EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided July 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL222021_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An entrepreneur and global marketing specialist sought EB-2 NIW for expanding a digital signage business in North Carolina. The AAO affirmed the director's finding that while the endeavor has substantial merit, the petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance under Dhanasar's first prong. Business projections were unsupported and lacked evidence of broader field impact.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Digital signage business expansion lacks evidence of national importance beyond company interests
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Digital signage business expansion lacks evidence of national importance beyond company interests |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed so second prong not addressed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed so third prong not addressed |
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